Usually means: Gain momentum or speed gradually.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (gather way)

verb:  (nautical, idiomatic, dated) To begin to move
verb:  (nautical, idiomatic, dated) to move with increasing speed
verb:  (nautical, idiomatic, dated) to get headway by sail or steam so as to answer the helm.

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